Category: Sports

Sports reporting of all things athletics at BHS

Getting Ready to Roll: Pre-game Rituals Important for BHS Goalie

Editor’s note: In anticipation of the team’s appearance in the Class L Girls Soccer state tournament, The Buzz asked staring goalie Becca Vitale, ’14, to share how she prepares for each game. She has some pretty particular pre-game rituals. By

Branford Volleyball Serving up the Competition

By: Ryan Connell  The Branford High school Girls Volleyball team has been stellar so far this year. They have a record of 11-5 heading into the last part of the regular season. They have already clinched a share of the

Will Girls Soccer Claim another SCC title?

By Casey Cuningham Last year, the girl’s soccer team made BHS proud by claiming the SCC title for the first time ever. Although they had never won the championship before, Ms. Kohut, the soccer team’s coach, wasn’t surprised by their

New Rules for Student Athletes in Play for 2013

By Brandon Ray Branford High School’s new athletic eligibility requirement policy has had a positive effect so far on student-athletes, according to athletic director Jake Palluzzi. The required policy has changed this past year and is just starting to take

Cross Country in like a “wrecking ball”

By Branford Buzz Staff Branford Boys and Girls Cross Country have come in as a wrecking ball to kick start the 2013 season. From the team’s performance at the pep rally to their performance on the race course, Cross Country

Fall Pep Rally: marvels and excitement

By Branford Buzz Staff Branford High School held their annual fall pep rally Friday morning. From standard team chants to outrageous performances by the athletes, there were many surprises for the students and staff who filled the commons. Fall teams

Clubs and Sports Came Together for Incoming Freshman Class

   Every year the incoming freshman come to the school to see all the clubs, sports and craziness they can get involved in next year.  And last night’s event was a success with a great turnout despite the mixed weather

Boys Basketball eyeing tourney as successful regular season nears end

By James Integlia Not many picked the Branford Boy’s basketball team to be as successful as they have been this year. The Hornets, who have an 11 and 7 record this year, have two games left to play on the

Tracy Steps Down as Football Coach

By James Integlia Branford football coach Mike Tracy resigned January 4th after four seasons as Head Coach, saying his main reason for stepping down was to spend more time with his family. “He’s somebody who’s such a good head coach, he’s so

Andy Klarman Goes the Extra Mile

By Kelsey Austin With friends and family, Andy Klarman, Branford Basketball player, collected unwrapped toys during the Boys’ Basketball game versus Daniel Hand. Andy Klarman had decided to host a toy drive after he  heard the news about the Newtown tragedy.